天社蛾

鯱蛾

Readings

Kana: しゃちほこが、シャチホコガ

Romaji: shachihokoga, shachihokoga

Definition

noun

1

lobster moth (Stauropus fagi persimilis)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

天

Readings: テン、 あまつ、 あめ、 あま-

Meanings: heavens, sky, imperial

社

Readings: シャ、 やしろ

Meanings: company, firm, office, association, shrine

蛾

Readings: ギ、 ガ、 ひむし

Meaning: moth

鯱

Readings: しゃちほこ、 しゃち

Meanings: fabulous dolphin-like fish, killer whale, (kokuji)